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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Analizar e incrementar - Parte 1

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Process Optimization, Operational Analysis, Business Process, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Regression Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Linear Algebra, Probability, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Graphing, Spatial Data Analysis, Physics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Optimizing Performance of LookML Queries

      Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Performance Tuning, Query Languages, Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Management, Continuous Monitoring, Data Analysis, System Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      How to Generate and Maintain a Healthy Sales Pipeline

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Sales Process, Sales Management, Customer Retention, Sales Strategy, Prospecting and Qualification, Process Optimization, Customer Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Materials science

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon

      Generative AI in Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Strategic Decision-Making, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Copilot, Program Development, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      AI & ML Applications in Oil and Gas Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Big Data, Data Management, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Process Engineering, Geostatistics, Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Process Control, Production Process, Energy and Utilities, Machine Learning, Automation, Physical Science, Natural Resource Management, 3D Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Deep Learning with PyTorch : Generative Adversarial Network

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a website with MailChimp

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Content Management, Web Content, Web Design, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Goal Setting, Project Implementation, Project Closure

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Building Autonomous AI Agents with LangGraph

      Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Tool Calling, Query Languages, User Interface (UI), Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Automation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Object Localization with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Copilot for Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Power BI, AI Product Strategy, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Process Optimization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Product Demonstration, Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular optimization courses

    • Analizar e incrementar - Parte 1: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling: Johns Hopkins University
    • Optimizing Performance of LookML Queries: Google Cloud
    • How to Generate and Maintain a Healthy Sales Pipeline: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Generative AI in Software Development: Amazon
    • AI & ML Applications in Oil and Gas Industry: L&T EduTech
    • Deep Learning with PyTorch : Generative Adversarial Network: Coursera Project Network
    • Create a website with MailChimp: Coursera Project Network
    • Building Autonomous AI Agents with LangGraph: Packt

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